The coffee industry in Eastern Europe has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, evolving from a nascent movement into a vibrant and dynamic market. Between 2016 and 2020, Eastern European green coffee imports increased at an average annual rate of 3.3%, representing steady growth. Once dominated by traditional coffee consumption habits, countries like Romania, […]
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note Between January and February, some of Brazil’s key coffee-growing regions experienced only 40 days of rain. According to industry experts, this is significantly fewer than what is needed for optimal cherry maturation, and the residual impact may last
The coffee industry is facing unprecedented financial pressure. Green coffee prices have more than doubled, credit rates are climbing, and business costs – ranging from energy to logistics – are at record highs. In this landscape, managing cash flow has become more challenging for roasters. Once fairly predictable, financial planning and budgeting are now increasingly
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Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note Two weeks after hitting US $4.41/lb, the highest number in the history of the C market, arabica futures dipped below $3.80. Precipitated by record exports from Brazil and a rebound in global arabica inventories, the downward trajectory isn’t
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note The coffee market continues to be in a perfect price storm. After reaching an all-time high of US $4.41/lb last week, arabica futures briefly dipped below the $4.20 mark before rising back to over $4.30 within a matter
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note Prices are the burning issue in the coffee industry – and will be for the foreseeable future. On Monday, arabica futures increased by 6% to an all-time high of US $4.38/lb after reports that producers in Brazil, who
The trend towards beverage customisation is reshaping the coffee industry, driven by indulgence, value for money, and aesthetics. Consumers, especially Gen Z, increasingly want to personalise their drinks, adding syrups, functional ingredients, and cold foam – making them experiential rather than just a simple drink. Customised beverages help coffee shops differentiate themselves and elevate their
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note After reaching an all-time high in mid-December 2024, arabica futures have since been on a steady upward trajectory, compounded by ongoing supply shortages in Brazil and Vietnam. But this week, in a shocking turn of events that caused
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note Conab, part of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply, reduced its estimate of the country’s 2024-25 harvest by 600,000 60kg bags this week. The downward revision, largely expected, is the result of continued adverse weather